Status of all recommendations

The SPA should put in place measures to monitor progress against the areas for development outlined in this review, ensuring regular public reporting to allow assessment of progress.

Police Scotland should review compliance with policy relating to the delay of release following a disposal decision being made and ensure that staff adhere to this.

Police Scotland should ensure that custody staff have a clear understanding of what response is required for each of the defined observation levels and that these are applied consistently.

Police Scotland should develop a wellbeing plan that has appropriate governance, structure and activity, reflecting the People Strategy, and delivered equitably across the organisation.

Police Scotland should implement effective actions to understand and address organisational stressors, including those caused by perceived unfairness in application of process/procedures.

Police Scotland should demonstrate flexibility in the deployment of resources across the entire organisation to reduce the impact of low resourcing levels on the wellbeing of frontline officers and staff.

Police Scotland should ensure that its Estates Strategy promotes parity and ensures an appropriate standard of facilities are provided across its estate.

Police Scotland should conduct wellbeing impact assessments when developing new and existing strategies, policies and procedures.